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SUMMARY:Startup Secondaries: Demystifying Liquidity for Founders & Teams
DESCRIPTION:Learn how secondary sales empower founders\, retain talent\, and balance investor concerns with insights from Cake and upcover \n\n\nSecondary sales are one of the most debated topics in the startup ecosystem. While some investors are concerned that founders and team members may lack commitment and motivation when selling down shares\, others recognise them as a crucial tool for founder wellbeing and team retention in today’s extended funding cycles. This webinar cuts through the controversy to explore how secondary sales can be strategically implemented to benefit all stakeholders. \nJoin for an exclusive webinar\, which will explore: \n\nThe mechanics of secondary sales – Understanding how these transactions work and when they may make sense for your startup\nBalancing stakeholder perspectives – Why some investors embrace secondaries while others resist\, and how to navigate these dynamics\nBuilding sustainable equity incentive programs – How providing liquidity options can strengthen team commitment and motivation\nReal-world case study – Upcover’s approach to incorporating team liquidity into their Series A funding round
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/startup-secondaries-demystifying-liquidity-for-founders-teams/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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SUMMARY:Capital Raising for Researcher Founders
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what it really takes to raise capital in deep-tech?In this session\, dive into the challenges\, opportunities and intricacies of deep-tech funding. From navigating venture capital to managing equity shares\, this is for researcher founders looking to make smarter funding decisions and scale with confidence. \n\nLearn more here: Capital Raising for Researcher Founders
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/capital-raising-for-researcher-founders/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:Building What Matters: Problem vs Solution Validation
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to build a product that truly matters? ensure your product aligns with real market needs using problem/solution concepts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin for an exclusive founder focused webinar where you’ll learn: \n\nHow to spot and avoid common blind spots at each stage of business growth\nMethods to separate genuine user needs from confirmation bias\nTechniques for crafting testable assumptions about your solution\nLow-cost validation strategies appropriate to your business stage\nMethods to track market evolution and maintain relevance\nTechniques for gathering meaningful customer feedback (not just vanity metrics)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/building-what-matters-problem-vs-solution-validation/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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SUMMARY:The Global Edge: How Australian startups can scale smarter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive Aussie Startup focused webinar where we’ll explore:* Why global hiring is key to overcoming local talent shortages* How to choose the right country for expansion (cost\, talent\, culture\, and compliance)* The fastest way to scale: Entity vs. Employer of Record (EOR)* Real-world insights and examples \nRegon Specific Expertise: Led by an APAC-based expert\, this session will offer actionable strategies tailored for startups looking to scale. Whether you’re just exploring global hiring or actively planning expansion\, this webinar will help you navigate the process effectively.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/the-global-edge-how-australian-startups-can-scale-smarter/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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